Grafana Data Source Plugin: DoS (OOM) via Negative Interval Injection in $__timeGroup Macro
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Denial of service
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-400.
Summary
Using the $__timeGroup macro, one can achieve an OOM by overloading the server. This requires a SQL datasource. If the server is set up to auto-restart, the impact is minimal or non-existent, as the attack can take upwards of half an hour to crash the server.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafana | Grafana OSS | 8.0.0 – 11.6.14; 11.6.14 to before 11.6.14+security-04; 12.0.0 – 12.2.8; 12.2.8 to before 12.2.8+security-04; 12.3.0 – 12.3.6; 12.3.6 to before 12.3.6+security-04; 12.4.0 – 12.4.3; 12.4.3 to before 12.4.3+security-02; 13.0.0 – 13.0.1; 13.0.1 to before 13.0.1+security-01 | 11.6.14+security-04, 12.2.8+security-04, 12.3.6+security-04, 12.4.3+security-02, 13.0.1+security-01 | Patch available | CNA |
- Grafana OSS VendorGrafana Affected 8.0.0 – 11.6.14; 11.6.14 to before 11.6.14+security-04; 12.0.0 – 12.2.8; 12.2.8 to before 12.2.8+security-04; 12.3.0 – 12.3.6; 12.3.6 to before 12.3.6+security-04; 12.4.0 – 12.4.3; 12.4.3 to before 12.4.3+security-02; 13.0.0 – 13.0.1; 13.0.1 to before 13.0.1+security-01 Fixed in 11.6.14+security-04, 12.2.8+security-04, 12.3.6+security-04, 12.4.3+security-02, 13.0.1+security-01 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 10
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:grafana:grafana:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 8.0.0 to before 11.6.14; 12.0.0 to before 12.2.8; 12.3.0 to before 12.3.6; 12.4.0 to before 12.4.3 | Vulnerable | Grafana |
| cpe:2.3:a:grafana:grafana:11.6.14:-:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.6.14 | Vulnerable | Grafana |
| cpe:2.3:a:grafana:grafana:11.6.14:security01:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.6.14 security01 | Vulnerable | Grafana |
| cpe:2.3:a:grafana:grafana:12.2.8:-:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.2.8 | Vulnerable | Grafana |
| cpe:2.3:a:grafana:grafana:12.2.8:security01:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.2.8 security01 | Vulnerable | Grafana |
| cpe:2.3:a:grafana:grafana:12.3.6:-:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.3.6 | Vulnerable | Grafana |
| cpe:2.3:a:grafana:grafana:12.3.6:security01:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.3.6 security01 | Vulnerable | Grafana |
| cpe:2.3:a:grafana:grafana:12.4.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.4.3 | Vulnerable | Grafana |
| cpe:2.3:a:grafana:grafana:13.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 13.0.0 | Vulnerable | Grafana |
| cpe:2.3:a:grafana:grafana:13.0.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:* | 13.0.1 | Vulnerable | Grafana |
- cpe:2.3:a:grafana:grafana:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.0.0 to before 11.6.14; 12.0.0 to before 12.2.8; 12.3.0 to before 12.3.6; 12.4.0 to before 12.4.3 Vulnerable ·Grafana
- cpe:2.3:a:grafana:grafana:11.6.14:-:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.6.14 Vulnerable ·Grafana
- cpe:2.3:a:grafana:grafana:11.6.14:security01:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.6.14 security01 Vulnerable ·Grafana
- cpe:2.3:a:grafana:grafana:12.2.8:-:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.2.8 Vulnerable ·Grafana
- cpe:2.3:a:grafana:grafana:12.2.8:security01:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.2.8 security01 Vulnerable ·Grafana
- cpe:2.3:a:grafana:grafana:12.3.6:-:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.3.6 Vulnerable ·Grafana
- cpe:2.3:a:grafana:grafana:12.3.6:security01:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.3.6 security01 Vulnerable ·Grafana
- cpe:2.3:a:grafana:grafana:12.4.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.4.3 Vulnerable ·Grafana
- cpe:2.3:a:grafana:grafana:13.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 13.0.0 Vulnerable ·Grafana
- cpe:2.3:a:grafana:grafana:13.0.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 13.0.1 Vulnerable ·Grafana
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Grafana OSS (Grafana) Fixed in 11.6.14+security-04, 12.2.8+security-04, 12.3.6+security-04, 12.4.3+security-02, 13.0.1+security-01
Red Hat 3 advisories
- RHSA-2026:68821 Released 2026-09-18 · Red Hat rating ImportantRed Hat Hardened Images RPMs Security Update
- Red Hat Hardened Images grafana12.4-12.4.10-0.6.hum1@aarch64, grafana12.4-12.4.10-0.6.hum1@src, grafana12.4-12.4.10-0.6.hum1@x86_64
- RHSA-2026:68778 Released 2026-09-17 · Red Hat rating ImportantRed Hat Hardened Images RPMs Security Update
- Red Hat Hardened Images grafana13.2-13.2.1-0.5.hum1@aarch64, grafana13.2-13.2.1-0.5.hum1@src, grafana13.2-13.2.1-0.5.hum1@x86_64
- RHSA-2026:68767 Released 2026-09-17 · Red Hat rating ModerateRed Hat Hardened Images RPMs bug fix and enhancement update
- Red Hat Hardened Images grafana13.1-13.1.6-0.1.hum1@aarch64, grafana13.1-13.1.6-0.1.hum1@src, grafana13.1-13.1.6-0.1.hum1@x86_64
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Release ·
Grafana OSS 11.6.14+security-04, 12.2.8+security-04 and 3 more versions
10 records Highest priority Priority LOW 10 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2026-25779 Users can generate Service Account tokens after permissions removalPriority LOW 37
- TI-2026-25775 Auth Proxy IPv6 whitelist bypassPriority LOW 34
- TI-2026-25776 Dashboard Import Overwrites ACL — Editor Privilege Escalation to Dashboard AdminPriority LOW 33
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Hardened Images | Fixed | RHSA-2026:68767, RHSA-2026:68778, RHSA-2026:68821 |
Not affected: 1 product
- Red Hat Hardened Images
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-33378
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-rr8q-qwrv-9pf6
References
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- TI-2025-03662 Open redirect in Grafana CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.6
Sources
- CVE-2026-33378 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-33378 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-rr8q-qwrv-9pf6 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2026-33378 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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